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From Croissants to Bakso: Traces of War and Trade on Our Plates

From the Ottoman army's siege to the carts of wandering Chinese traders, it turns out many of our fa...

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World Dining Table: Savoring a Whole Country in One Plate

There are dishes so simple yet they hold an entire nation's story in a single plate. Let's explore t...

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Curry, Tacos, and Dim Sum: Wild Stories from Our Ancestors' Kitchens

Curry, tacos, and dim sum turn out to have origin stories far from what we'd imagine, and they're qu...

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Magic Numbers in the Kitchen: World Food Facts Through Counting

World food facts seen through their fascinating numbers: fermentation time, spice counts, and cookin...

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Breakfast Around the World: A Variety of Morning Menus from Different...

Breakfast can actually be a window into culture. Let's get acquainted with the signature morning men...

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Fun Food Facts from Around the World That Will Make You Love Cooking E...

Turns out that behind our everyday meals, there's a treasure trove of fun facts we rarely notice — f...

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Authentic Halal Italian Cuisine: A Guide to Flavors & How to Cook It

Explore authentic Italian cuisine that's halal and home-kitchen friendly, complete with tips for cho...

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The Origins of Gudeg: Sweet Traces of Yogyakarta's Legendary Cuisine

Gudeg (young jackfruit stew) isn't just young jackfruit simmered in coconut milk — it's a flavorful...

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Nasi Goreng, Rendang, and Gado-Gado: A Cross-Cultural Story Behind the...

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice), rendang, and Gado-Gado (Indonesian vegetable salad with peanut...

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Batagor, Cuanki, and Baso Tahu: The Quirky Story of Bandung's Snacks

Batagor, cuanki, and baso tahu aren't just street snacks—they're the result of cultural blending bor...

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Kue Lapis, Klepon, and Onde-onde: Traces of Cultural Fusion in Indones...

Behind every sweet bite of kue lapis, klepon, and onde-onde lies a long and surprising story of cult...

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Soup, Ice Cream, and Kerupuk: Three Foods Born from Hardship

Soup, ice cream, and kerupuk (Indonesian crackers) turn out not to have been born from luxury, but f...

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The History of Chocolate: From the Maya's Bitter Drink to the Chocolat...

Before it became everyone's favorite sweet treat, chocolate was once a bitter drink for the Maya and...

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The Philosophy Behind the Name: Why Are City Snacks Called That?

It turns out the names of snacks hold long stories of language, history, and local culture—let's exp...

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Healthy Dieting with a Colorful Plate, Traditional Market Style

The secret to healthy dieting turns out to be right there in the traditional market: build a colorfu...

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The Legend Behind Cireng, Surabi, and Peuyeum, Bandung's Signature Sna...

Cireng, surabi, and peuyeum aren't just street snacks—they hold a long story about Sundanese creativ...

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The Unique Stories Behind the World's Most Famous Foods That Few Peopl...

Exploring the surprising origin stories of popular foods from around the world, and discovering thei...

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The History of Sugar in the Indonesian Archipelago: From Tree Sap to P...

Long before white granulated sugar filled our kitchens, the ancestors of the Indonesian archipelago...

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Map of Nusantara Flavors: Iconic Street Snacks That Define Every City

Every city in Indonesia has its own iconic street snack that shapes its flavor identity and local pr...

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How to Make Sambal Dadak (Fresh Sundanese Chili Relish) That's Fresh a...

Sambal dadak is an essential accompaniment to Sundanese dishes. Here's how to make it so the aroma o...